Warner School of Education and Human Development
@urochesterwarner.bsky.social
The University of Rochester's Warner School of Education and Human Development is where leaders learn to innovate and collaborate in their fields, combining research, scholarship, and practice to advance education and human development.
@urochester.bsky.social & @thestrongmuseum.bsky.social are partnering to deepen research & teaching on play, giving scholars access to the museum’s vast collections and opening doors to new courses, degrees & discoveries about the cultural & cognitive importance of play.
@wxxirochester.bsky.social
@wxxirochester.bsky.social
Strong Museum of Play and University of Rochester are now study buddies
The University of Rochester is partnering with the Strong National Museum of Play to expand access to a wide range of archives and resources for researchers and scholars to dig into.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
@urochester.bsky.social & @thestrongmuseum.bsky.social are partnering to deepen research & teaching on play, giving scholars access to the museum’s vast collections and opening doors to new courses, degrees & discoveries about the cultural & cognitive importance of play.
@wxxirochester.bsky.social
@wxxirochester.bsky.social
🌟 Melissa Sturge-Apple, PhD, has been named dean of Warner, effective January 1. Melissa has served as interim dean since July 1, 2024, after several years as vice provost and University dean of graduate education. Please join us in congratulating her!
Read the announcement: uofr.us/Warner-Dean
Read the announcement: uofr.us/Warner-Dean
December 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🌟 Melissa Sturge-Apple, PhD, has been named dean of Warner, effective January 1. Melissa has served as interim dean since July 1, 2024, after several years as vice provost and University dean of graduate education. Please join us in congratulating her!
Read the announcement: uofr.us/Warner-Dean
Read the announcement: uofr.us/Warner-Dean
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗬𝗮𝗱𝗶 𝗭𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴! 🎉
Yadi (bottom) has defended her dissertation. Wishing her continued success!
#DissertationDefense #Meliora #Teaching
Yadi (bottom) has defended her dissertation. Wishing her continued success!
#DissertationDefense #Meliora #Teaching
December 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗬𝗮𝗱𝗶 𝗭𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴! 🎉
Yadi (bottom) has defended her dissertation. Wishing her continued success!
#DissertationDefense #Meliora #Teaching
Yadi (bottom) has defended her dissertation. Wishing her continued success!
#DissertationDefense #Meliora #Teaching
Giving Tuesday🌟Now more than ever, higher education professionals play critical roles to shape inviting & innovative institutions. Giving to Warner supports the next generation of leaders to champion access, equity, and excellence in our field.
🌟Gift: uofr.us/Warner-Giving25
🌟Gift: uofr.us/Warner-Giving25
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Giving Tuesday🌟Now more than ever, higher education professionals play critical roles to shape inviting & innovative institutions. Giving to Warner supports the next generation of leaders to champion access, equity, and excellence in our field.
🌟Gift: uofr.us/Warner-Giving25
🌟Gift: uofr.us/Warner-Giving25
🌾 Rural schools are at the heart of their communities—but they face unique challenges. Discover how Warner is strengthening rural education by supporting teachers, counselors, and school leaders & expanding access to quality programs: uofr.us/Support-Rural
#RuralEducation #RuralSchools
#RuralEducation #RuralSchools
Transforming what’s possible for rural schools
How the Warner School’s wide-ranging programs are strengthening the educators, students, and communities at the heart of rural New York.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🌾 Rural schools are at the heart of their communities—but they face unique challenges. Discover how Warner is strengthening rural education by supporting teachers, counselors, and school leaders & expanding access to quality programs: uofr.us/Support-Rural
#RuralEducation #RuralSchools
#RuralEducation #RuralSchools
Learn about our teacher residency programs! ROC Urban Teaching Fellows and the Monroe Regional Teacher Residency Consortium are paid, yearlong co-teaching residency programs designed to prepare and sustain skilled, mission-driven educators.
➡ Register: uofr.us/Teacher-Residency-Session
➡ Register: uofr.us/Teacher-Residency-Session
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Learn about our teacher residency programs! ROC Urban Teaching Fellows and the Monroe Regional Teacher Residency Consortium are paid, yearlong co-teaching residency programs designed to prepare and sustain skilled, mission-driven educators.
➡ Register: uofr.us/Teacher-Residency-Session
➡ Register: uofr.us/Teacher-Residency-Session
🌟 Exciting news for Warner! 🌟 Thanks to alumna Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM), a new endowed professorship has been established for early-career faculty. Congrats to Yu Jung Han ’22W (PhD), the inaugural holder! 💙📚
Read more: uofr.us/Burris-Professorship
#URWarner #EverBetter
Read more: uofr.us/Burris-Professorship
#URWarner #EverBetter
November 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🌟 Exciting news for Warner! 🌟 Thanks to alumna Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM), a new endowed professorship has been established for early-career faculty. Congrats to Yu Jung Han ’22W (PhD), the inaugural holder! 💙📚
Read more: uofr.us/Burris-Professorship
#URWarner #EverBetter
Read more: uofr.us/Burris-Professorship
#URWarner #EverBetter
As part of our America 250 celebration, the Warner Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers welcomed guest speakers 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 and 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 who shared their powerful stories of growing up, learning, and parenting as minorities in America.
#FulbrightTeach
#FulbrightTeach
October 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
As part of our America 250 celebration, the Warner Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers welcomed guest speakers 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 and 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝘂𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 who shared their powerful stories of growing up, learning, and parenting as minorities in America.
#FulbrightTeach
#FulbrightTeach
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗼! 🎉
She successfully defended her PhD dissertation, "Teacher and School Librarian Lesson Collaboration: An Action Research Study." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora #URochesterWarner
She successfully defended her PhD dissertation, "Teacher and School Librarian Lesson Collaboration: An Action Research Study." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora #URochesterWarner
October 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗼! 🎉
She successfully defended her PhD dissertation, "Teacher and School Librarian Lesson Collaboration: An Action Research Study." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora #URochesterWarner
She successfully defended her PhD dissertation, "Teacher and School Librarian Lesson Collaboration: An Action Research Study." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora #URochesterWarner
🎉 Rochester City Council honored ROC Reading Partners on #LiteracyDay! Grateful to Carol St. George, Kristen Love & our Warner community for championing literacy across Rochester. 📚💙
October 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🎉 Rochester City Council honored ROC Reading Partners on #LiteracyDay! Grateful to Carol St. George, Kristen Love & our Warner community for championing literacy across Rochester. 📚💙
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New look, same promise: Ever wonder. Ever better.
Today, we're proud to launch a refreshed brand identity that keeps pace with the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative spirit that has always defined us.
#EverWonder #EverBetter #URochester
www.rochester.edu/communicatio...
Today, we're proud to launch a refreshed brand identity that keeps pace with the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative spirit that has always defined us.
#EverWonder #EverBetter #URochester
www.rochester.edu/communicatio...
Introducing the refreshed University of Rochester brand | Marketing and Communications
Discover the refreshed University of Rochester brand. Rooted in research and fueled by creativity, our new brand reflects academic excellence, innovation, and the spirit of Ever Better.
www.rochester.edu
October 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
New look, same promise: Ever wonder. Ever better.
Today, we're proud to launch a refreshed brand identity that keeps pace with the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative spirit that has always defined us.
#EverWonder #EverBetter #URochester
www.rochester.edu/communicatio...
Today, we're proud to launch a refreshed brand identity that keeps pace with the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative spirit that has always defined us.
#EverWonder #EverBetter #URochester
www.rochester.edu/communicatio...
🔬BIG NEWS for #UpstateNY! Warner + Hajim @ur_engineering at @URochester & BoiseState won a $2.1M @NSF & @MicronTech grant to empower K–12 STEM teacher-leaders, develop a skilled STEM workforce, fuel semiconductor growth & strengthen the regional economy. uofr.us/STEM-Teach-Grant
New partnership empowers teacher-leaders in semiconductors and microelectronics
The program for the University of Rochester and Boise State University will advance K–12 STEM leadership for these growing industries.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🔬BIG NEWS for #UpstateNY! Warner + Hajim @ur_engineering at @URochester & BoiseState won a $2.1M @NSF & @MicronTech grant to empower K–12 STEM teacher-leaders, develop a skilled STEM workforce, fuel semiconductor growth & strengthen the regional economy. uofr.us/STEM-Teach-Grant
“Education was in my genes, so to speak. I think that Warner helped me to bring all of that together and to realize how actionable it is,” says alumna Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM). See her story: from “voice of the customer” to champion of #education.
#MyRochesterStory ➡️ uofr.us/burrisstory
#MyRochesterStory ➡️ uofr.us/burrisstory
My Rochester Story: Mary Ellen Burris '68W (EdM)
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September 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“Education was in my genes, so to speak. I think that Warner helped me to bring all of that together and to realize how actionable it is,” says alumna Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM). See her story: from “voice of the customer” to champion of #education.
#MyRochesterStory ➡️ uofr.us/burrisstory
#MyRochesterStory ➡️ uofr.us/burrisstory
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🎉 #MelioraWeekend is almost here! 🐝 Who else is coming home? Drop your #URochester graduation year in the comments below to reunite with all yoUR classmates! 👇 Still time to register for this epic weekend! bit.ly/3I8VRc6
September 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🎉 #MelioraWeekend is almost here! 🐝 Who else is coming home? Drop your #URochester graduation year in the comments below to reunite with all yoUR classmates! 👇 Still time to register for this epic weekend! bit.ly/3I8VRc6
🌟Join us for one of our most exciting Meliora Weekends to date as we mark the University’s 175th anniversary! Look forward to exciting alumni reunions, inspiring academic lectures, thrilling athletic competitions & family-friendly fun!
➡️ Register: bit.ly/4l4KBeo
#MelioraWeekend2025 #MelioraWeekend
➡️ Register: bit.ly/4l4KBeo
#MelioraWeekend2025 #MelioraWeekend
September 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🌟Join us for one of our most exciting Meliora Weekends to date as we mark the University’s 175th anniversary! Look forward to exciting alumni reunions, inspiring academic lectures, thrilling athletic competitions & family-friendly fun!
➡️ Register: bit.ly/4l4KBeo
#MelioraWeekend2025 #MelioraWeekend
➡️ Register: bit.ly/4l4KBeo
#MelioraWeekend2025 #MelioraWeekend
The 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹! 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Program, which began at Warner 23 years ago, has now extended its impact to Puebla, Mexico. 🇲🇽
🔬Take a look: bit.ly/JuSTMexico
#Microplastics #HealthyWater #PlasticPollution #CleanWater #CleanWaterForAll #ScienceMatters #TeachersSupportingTeachers #URochesterWarner
🔬Take a look: bit.ly/JuSTMexico
#Microplastics #HealthyWater #PlasticPollution #CleanWater #CleanWaterForAll #ScienceMatters #TeachersSupportingTeachers #URochesterWarner
September 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹! 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Program, which began at Warner 23 years ago, has now extended its impact to Puebla, Mexico. 🇲🇽
🔬Take a look: bit.ly/JuSTMexico
#Microplastics #HealthyWater #PlasticPollution #CleanWater #CleanWaterForAll #ScienceMatters #TeachersSupportingTeachers #URochesterWarner
🔬Take a look: bit.ly/JuSTMexico
#Microplastics #HealthyWater #PlasticPollution #CleanWater #CleanWaterForAll #ScienceMatters #TeachersSupportingTeachers #URochesterWarner
🎉We hosted a special event for the GRADE community. 30+ members connected, learned about the program & explored leadership opportunities.
The Guaranteed Rochester Accelerated Degree in #Education (GRADE) is a 5-year BA/BS+MSEd program for those interested in becoming educators.
The Guaranteed Rochester Accelerated Degree in #Education (GRADE) is a 5-year BA/BS+MSEd program for those interested in becoming educators.
September 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🎉We hosted a special event for the GRADE community. 30+ members connected, learned about the program & explored leadership opportunities.
The Guaranteed Rochester Accelerated Degree in #Education (GRADE) is a 5-year BA/BS+MSEd program for those interested in becoming educators.
The Guaranteed Rochester Accelerated Degree in #Education (GRADE) is a 5-year BA/BS+MSEd program for those interested in becoming educators.
📣2026 applications are open!🎉
Next priority deadline: Nov 1, 2025
We welcome applications on a rolling basis for #MS, #EdD, and Advanced Certificates. For priority enrollment and #FinancialAid, apply as soon as possible.
Start shaping your future: uofr.us/WarnerApply
#HigherEducation #Masters
Next priority deadline: Nov 1, 2025
We welcome applications on a rolling basis for #MS, #EdD, and Advanced Certificates. For priority enrollment and #FinancialAid, apply as soon as possible.
Start shaping your future: uofr.us/WarnerApply
#HigherEducation #Masters
September 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
📣2026 applications are open!🎉
Next priority deadline: Nov 1, 2025
We welcome applications on a rolling basis for #MS, #EdD, and Advanced Certificates. For priority enrollment and #FinancialAid, apply as soon as possible.
Start shaping your future: uofr.us/WarnerApply
#HigherEducation #Masters
Next priority deadline: Nov 1, 2025
We welcome applications on a rolling basis for #MS, #EdD, and Advanced Certificates. For priority enrollment and #FinancialAid, apply as soon as possible.
Start shaping your future: uofr.us/WarnerApply
#HigherEducation #Masters
📣 Fulbright Teachers have arrived! Join us in welcoming the 23 Fulbright Teachers who will be with us for four months, engaging in graduate coursework, conducting research, and collaborating with local educators. Be sure to say hello when you see them on campus! 👋 @urochester.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📣 Fulbright Teachers have arrived! Join us in welcoming the 23 Fulbright Teachers who will be with us for four months, engaging in graduate coursework, conducting research, and collaborating with local educators. Be sure to say hello when you see them on campus! 👋 @urochester.bsky.social
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀! 🎉
He successfully defended his PhD dissertation, "Expanding Theoretical Understanding of Self-Authorship: Student Experiences Navigating Identity Development in a First Year Seminar." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora
He successfully defended his PhD dissertation, "Expanding Theoretical Understanding of Self-Authorship: Student Experiences Navigating Identity Development in a First Year Seminar." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora
August 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀! 🎉
He successfully defended his PhD dissertation, "Expanding Theoretical Understanding of Self-Authorship: Student Experiences Navigating Identity Development in a First Year Seminar." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora
He successfully defended his PhD dissertation, "Expanding Theoretical Understanding of Self-Authorship: Student Experiences Navigating Identity Development in a First Year Seminar." Well done! 👏
#DissertationDefense #HigherEducation #Dissertation #Meliora
Warner's been bustling! Students and scholars recently gathered for the @urochester.bsky.social Experiential Science Learning in Higher Education Poster Fair, showcasing students' efforts to advance science through hands-on research & community engagement. 🔬 ♻️ 🌎 #environmental @ur-ihhe.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Warner's been bustling! Students and scholars recently gathered for the @urochester.bsky.social Experiential Science Learning in Higher Education Poster Fair, showcasing students' efforts to advance science through hands-on research & community engagement. 🔬 ♻️ 🌎 #environmental @ur-ihhe.bsky.social
Warner’s LeChase Hall was buzzing with creativity and enthusiasm during our recent annual 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽. The one-week writing program guides campers in practicing various writing styles and genres, learning new techniques and exploring ideas.📚📝
#writingcamp #urwarner #summercamp #meliora
#writingcamp #urwarner #summercamp #meliora
August 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Warner’s LeChase Hall was buzzing with creativity and enthusiasm during our recent annual 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽. The one-week writing program guides campers in practicing various writing styles and genres, learning new techniques and exploring ideas.📚📝
#writingcamp #urwarner #summercamp #meliora
#writingcamp #urwarner #summercamp #meliora
17 Sodus Middle School students partook in the 2025 Planet Protectors Sodus Summer Camp, tackling real-world environmental issues facing #SodusBay & #LakeOntario. Guided by Warner faculty & grad student teachers, campers investigated issues like plastic pollution & water quality.🔬🌊
#environmentalism
#environmentalism
August 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
17 Sodus Middle School students partook in the 2025 Planet Protectors Sodus Summer Camp, tackling real-world environmental issues facing #SodusBay & #LakeOntario. Guided by Warner faculty & grad student teachers, campers investigated issues like plastic pollution & water quality.🔬🌊
#environmentalism
#environmentalism
🏆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 - In the second installment of Warner Legends Series, we celebrate 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 —a lifelong educator, coach, and leader who led with humility, purpose, and principle.
Read the full Q&A: uofr.us/Uebbing-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner #Meliora
Read the full Q&A: uofr.us/Uebbing-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner #Meliora
July 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🏆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 - In the second installment of Warner Legends Series, we celebrate 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 —a lifelong educator, coach, and leader who led with humility, purpose, and principle.
Read the full Q&A: uofr.us/Uebbing-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner #Meliora
Read the full Q&A: uofr.us/Uebbing-Legend
#WarnerLegends #URWarner #Meliora